At a Glance
- Tasks: Execute engineering activities for innovative switchgear projects and support digital systems.
- Company: Join Eaton, a leader in sustainable electrical solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a hybrid role with work-life balance and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with exposure to international projects and cutting-edge technologies.
- Why this job: Contribute to the digitalization of critical power infrastructure across EMEA.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
At Eaton, we help customers manage power safely, efficiently, and sustainably through innovative electrical solutions that support a smarter and more resilient future. We're looking for an Application Engineer – Switchgear Controls & Digital Systems to join our Power Distribution Services team. This is a hybrid role based in Hengelo, Netherlands, or Ankara, Türkiye, offering the opportunity to work on future-focused technologies, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to the digitalization and modernization of critical power infrastructure across the EMEA region.
What you’ll do:
- Execute engineering activities for MV and LV switchgear retrofit projects, with a focus on control, protection, and digital systems.
- Deliver solutions involving SCADA integration, protection relays, trip units, RTUs, RMUs, and digital secondary systems.
- Support relay programming, configuration, testing, commissioning, and on-site project activities.
- Design and integrate SCADA-ready control architectures and remote-control solutions.
- Provide technical expertise and support to service teams across EMEA.
- Conduct site assessments and customer visits to define project scope and execution requirements.
- Act as a technical champion for switchgear controls, protection, and digital systems.
- Contribute to technical documentation, best practices, and the standardization of retrofit solutions.
Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Power Distribution, Services, or Switchgear Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of MV switchgear and protection relays.
- Strong understanding of switchgear, trip units, and control systems.
- Experience with SCADA systems, RTUs, digital control architectures, and RMUs.
- Hands-on experience with protection relay programming, configuration, and commissioning.
Skills:
- Strong customer-focus, communication skills, and ability to work independently.
- Fluent English and willingness to support projects across the EMEA region.
What we offer:
- Hybrid role based in Hengelo (NL) or Ankara (TR) offering more work life balance.
- Exposure to a diverse, international environment and EMEA-wide projects.
- Opportunity to work on innovative topics including digitalization, smart grid solutions, and switchgear modernization.
- Collaborative culture that supports professional growth and knowledge sharing.
Application Engineer - Switchgear Controls & Digital Systems employer: Eaton Corporation
Eaton is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture, encouraging innovation and collaboration across its diverse teams. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to numerous development opportunities and the chance to work on cutting-edge Data Center solutions in a thriving EMEA market. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations in a global environment.
